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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 785.68 and 557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 785.68 and 557.68 is: 768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 785.68 = 557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/785.68 = 557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 785.68 × 557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 438,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,158.02/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.91

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